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Condizione: New.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardback. Condizione: New. Ten contributing authors examine the cultural history of American basketry, from its utilitarian origins to the fine art world Rooted, Revived, Reinvented is a visual history of American basketry, from its origins in Native American, immigrant, and slave communities, to its contemporary presence in the fine art world. Ten contributing authors from different areas of expertise, and over 250 photographs, insightfully show how baskets convey meaning through the artists' selection of materials, the techniques they use, and the colors, designs, patterns, and textures they employ. This book illustrates how the processes of industrialization changed the audiences, materials, and uses for basketry. It also surveys the visual landscape of basketry today; while some contemporary artists seek to maintain and revive traditions practiced for centuries, others combine age-old techniques with nontraditional materials to generate cultural commentary. This comprehensive treasury will be of vital interest to artists, collectors, curators, and historians of American basketry, textiles, and sculpture.

Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Sculpture is no longer limited to materials like stone or metal. Sculpting in fabric is shown in ingenious detail here, with more than 350lavish photographs of 3-D cloth configurations along with insightful profiles of the 78artists who created them. The images and text capture the currents that are powering these works, like the do-it-yourself (DIY) movement established in the 1990s and the current revival of the revolutionary sculptural cloth of the 1960s. Works are approached through five themes: investigating nature, capturing the ephemeral, playing with space, telling a story, and "Take Heed." In her foreword, renowned fiber art expert Josephine Stealey helps us put this art form in context, from its origins in 1880 England's arts and craft movement to today. This is essential reading and inspiration for collectors, students, home artists, and anyone who appreciates innovative artwork. AUTHOR: Andra F. Stanton, a retired psychotherapist, currently writes about and manipulates fabric in Boulder, Colorado. Her other books include Zapotec Weavers of Teotitlan. Josephine Stealey is chair of the department of art at the University of Missouri. SELLING POINTS: . Captures the new wave of artists who are using cloth to reimagine traditional sculptural forms . 350 fabric sculptures, and profiles of the 78 artists, including insights into their creative processes . Among these fascinating works, one uses 50 ambulating silk and cotton figures, conveying refugees' psychological alienation 358 colour images Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardback. Condizione: New. Ten contributing authors examine the cultural history of American basketry, from its utilitarian origins to the fine art world Rooted, Revived, Reinvented is a visual history of American basketry, from its origins in Native American, immigrant, and slave communities, to its contemporary presence in the fine art world. Ten contributing authors from different areas of expertise, and over 250 photographs, insightfully show how baskets convey meaning through the artists' selection of materials, the techniques they use, and the colors, designs, patterns, and textures they employ. This book illustrates how the processes of industrialization changed the audiences, materials, and uses for basketry. It also surveys the visual landscape of basketry today; while some contemporary artists seek to maintain and revive traditions practiced for centuries, others combine age-old techniques with nontraditional materials to generate cultural commentary. This comprehensive treasury will be of vital interest to artists, collectors, curators, and historians of American basketry, textiles, and sculpture.

Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: New.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condizione: Brand New. 256 pages. 11.00x9.00x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condizione: Brand New. 1st edition. 208 pages. 11.50x9.00x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Sculpture is no longer limited to materials like stone or metal. Sculpting in fabric is shown in ingenious detail here, with more than 350lavish photographs of 3-D cloth configurations along with insightful profiles of the 78artists who created them. The images and text capture the currents that are powering these works, like the do-it-yourself (DIY) movement established in the 1990s and the current revival of the revolutionary sculptural cloth of the 1960s. Works are approached through five themes: investigating nature, capturing the ephemeral, playing with space, telling a story, and "Take Heed." In her foreword, renowned fiber art expert Josephine Stealey helps us put this art form in context, from its origins in 1880 England's arts and craft movement to today. This is essential reading and inspiration for collectors, students, home artists, and anyone who appreciates innovative artwork. AUTHOR: Andra F. Stanton, a retired psychotherapist, currently writes about and manipulates fabric in Boulder, Colorado. Her other books include Zapotec Weavers of Teotitlan. Josephine Stealey is chair of the department of art at the University of Missouri. SELLING POINTS: . Captures the new wave of artists who are using cloth to reimagine traditional sculptural forms . 350 fabric sculptures, and profiles of the 78 artists, including insights into their creative processes . Among these fascinating works, one uses 50 ambulating silk and cotton figures, conveying refugees' psychological alienation 358 colour images Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Gebunden. Condizione: New. &Uumlber den AutorKristin Schwain isAssociate Professor of American Art, History, and Culture at the University of Missouri. Josephine Stealey is a nationally recognized artist, curator, and Professor of Art at the University of Missour.

Hardback. Condizione: New. Ten contributing authors examine the cultural history of American basketry, from its utilitarian origins to the fine art world Rooted, Revived, Reinvented is a visual history of American basketry, from its origins in Native American, immigrant, and slave communities, to its contemporary presence in the fine art world. Ten contributing authors from different areas of expertise, and over 250 photographs, insightfully show how baskets convey meaning through the artists' selection of materials, the techniques they use, and the colors, designs, patterns, and textures they employ. This book illustrates how the processes of industrialization changed the audiences, materials, and uses for basketry. It also surveys the visual landscape of basketry today; while some contemporary artists seek to maintain and revive traditions practiced for centuries, others combine age-old techniques with nontraditional materials to generate cultural commentary. This comprehensive treasury will be of vital interest to artists, collectors, curators, and historians of American basketry, textiles, and sculpture.

Hardcover. Condizione: Brand New. 256 pages. 11.00x9.00x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Sculpture is no longer limited to materials like stone or metal. Sculpting in fabric is shown in ingenious detail here, with more than 350lavish photographs of 3-D cloth configurations along with insightful profiles of the 78artists who created them. The images and text capture the currents that are powering these works, like the do-it-yourself (DIY) movement established in the 1990s and the current revival of the revolutionary sculptural cloth of the 1960s. Works are approached through five themes: investigating nature, capturing the ephemeral, playing with space, telling a story, and "Take Heed." In her foreword, renowned fiber art expert Josephine Stealey helps us put this art form in context, from its origins in 1880 England's arts and craft movement to today. This is essential reading and inspiration for collectors, students, home artists, and anyone who appreciates innovative artwork. AUTHOR: Andra F. Stanton, a retired psychotherapist, currently writes about and manipulates fabric in Boulder, Colorado. Her other books include Zapotec Weavers of Teotitlan. Josephine Stealey is chair of the department of art at the University of Missouri. SELLING POINTS: . Captures the new wave of artists who are using cloth to reimagine traditional sculptural forms . 350 fabric sculptures, and profiles of the 78 artists, including insights into their creative processes . Among these fascinating works, one uses 50 ambulating silk and cotton figures, conveying refugees' psychological alienation 358 colour images Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Hardback. Condizione: New. Ten contributing authors examine the cultural history of American basketry, from its utilitarian origins to the fine art world Rooted, Revived, Reinvented is a visual history of American basketry, from its origins in Native American, immigrant, and slave communities, to its contemporary presence in the fine art world. Ten contributing authors from different areas of expertise, and over 250 photographs, insightfully show how baskets convey meaning through the artists' selection of materials, the techniques they use, and the colors, designs, patterns, and textures they employ. This book illustrates how the processes of industrialization changed the audiences, materials, and uses for basketry. It also surveys the visual landscape of basketry today; while some contemporary artists seek to maintain and revive traditions practiced for centuries, others combine age-old techniques with nontraditional materials to generate cultural commentary. This comprehensive treasury will be of vital interest to artists, collectors, curators, and historians of American basketry, textiles, and sculpture.